Direct Support Worker
About The Position
New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that provide supports in a variety of settings and foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities. We are currently seeking a Direct Support Worker to join the Regional Services team. Regional Services provides a range of resources offered by New Directions including Regional Shift Staffed Homes and Supported Independent Living. Our services support people who have intellectual disabilities and/or mental health barriers to find purpose and meaning outside of their home. This is accomplished by creating an environment that encourages the participation of adults, supports their pursuits, interests, and goals, and facilitates the maintenance and strengthening of relationships between adults and their significant others. It is our goal to create a non-judgmental, safe, and caring environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities
- Effective problem-solving ability & strong communication skills
- The ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Willingness to practise compassion, empathy, integrity and promote self-advocacy
- Possess the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
- Valid First Aid & CPR
- Clear Criminal, Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license, current Driver’s Abstract and access to personal vehicle
Nice To Haves
- Post-secondary education in the area(s) of disability services, addictions, mental health, and related education
- Knowledge of FASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personalities, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (NCI) certification
- American Sign Language (ASL) certification
Responsibilities
- Empowering individuals to gain and maintain independent living situations (apartments, rooming houses etc.)
- Assisting with apartment management, liaising with landlords, and Employment and Income Assistance (EIA)
- Administering medication
- Providing transportation
- Perform household chores including but not limited to grocery shopping, meals preparation, cleaning, and budgeting
- Ensuring Fire safety and Public Health Standards are maintained
- Helping individuals live their best lives with a person led approach
- Individualized focus towards health and wellness
Benefits
- Full benefits package (which include Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability Benefits, and a Pension Plan)
- Significant growth and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
